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TERMINATES

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Terminates.

Terminates - as a verb

Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

Example: "The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cease7end4finish12stop6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be the end of; be the last or concluding part of

Example: "This sad scene ended the movie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
end4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
can5dismiss10displace13fire7give noticegive the axegive the sacksack10send away
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The contract terminates on June 30th."
"If the payment is not made by the due date, the service terminates automatically."
"The road terminates at a T-junction."
"The tunnel terminates abruptly at a rock wall."
"When the lease terminates, the tenant must vacate the property."
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Word Game Points

Is TERMINATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, terminates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TERMINATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TERMINATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, terminates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TERMINATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TERMINATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, terminates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TERMINATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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